Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animals

Mission: To use direct-outreach methods:to identify and reach animals of ALL species in need to prevent companion animal neglect and suffering by offering free pet supplies and servicesto assess, humanely capture and mobilize wildlife that are injured/orphaned and transport them to highly-qualified licensed rehabilitators &/or wildlife vets that have a specality in the given species rescued; this includes transfers to accredited facilities out of stateto educate pet guardians and the general public about companion animal issues and wildlife concernsto advocate for the enforcement of local animal ordinancesto implore a change in human values and behaviors as they relate to the treatment of companion animals; this is the underlying foundation of our direct-outreach programs

Results: Transforming human values and behaviors one family at a time; when A. S. K. first started people did not know what "straw" was. Now, nearly every dog we find outside has straw and the requests for straw pour into our hotline! At minimum 600 24/7 outside dogs are reached annually. At minimum 500 wildlife calls are assessed and responded to.

Geographic areas served: Southern Michigan

Programs: Creature Comfort ProgramFix-it Blitz ServiceWildlife Assessment and Mobilization ServiceDuck and Goose Refuge; Animal Sanctuary